OpenShift Considerations

Introduction

This guide explains how to deploy MetaDefender Storage Security (MDSS) on OpenShift using Helm with the required OpenShift-specific configuration.

Prerequisites

  • Access to OpenShift cluster with admin privileges
  • Helm 3.x installed
  • oc command-line tool configured
  • Ability to grant privileged SCC permissions

Deployment Steps

1. Login to OpenShift

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2. Create Project

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3. Create Service Account and Grant Permissions

The MDSS components require privileged access to function properly on OpenShift:

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Important: The privileged SCC is necessary because several MDSS components require elevated permissions.

4. Add Helm Repository

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5. Prepare OpenShift Values File

Create a file named mdss-openshift.yml with the OpenShift-specific configuration:

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6. Deploy the MDSS Helm Chart

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Note: The OpenShift values file configures the SecurityContext to run as user 0 (root), assigns the mdss service account to pods, and adjusts command arguments for compatibility.

7. Verify Deployment

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Wait until all pods are in Running state. This may take a few minutes as containers initialize.

Post-Deployment Configuration

Access MDSS Console

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Access the web interface using the hostname provided by the route.

Maintenance

Upgrading MDSS

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Uninstalling MDSS

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OpenShift ConsiderationsIntroductionPrerequisitesDeployment Steps1. Login to OpenShift2. Create Project3. Create Service Account and Grant Permissions4. Add Helm Repository5. Prepare OpenShift Values File6. Deploy the MDSS Helm Chart7. Verify DeploymentPost-Deployment ConfigurationAccess MDSS ConsoleMaintenanceUpgrading MDSSUninstalling MDSS